ZIP Code 06401

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Ansonia · New Haven County · Connecticut

Population
19,237

1,237/sq mi

Median income
$86,178

▲ 13% vs US

higher than 69% of US ZIPs

Median home value
$285,800

▲ 3% vs US

higher than 64% of US ZIPs

Bachelor's or higher
22.3%

Median age 40

Land area
15.6 sq mi

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ZIP code 06401 in Ansonia, Connecticut has a population of 19,237. The median household income is $86,178, which is 13% above the national average. Median home value is $285,800, 3% above the US average. 22.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

ZIP code 06401 is classified by USPS as a standard delivery area and covers roughly 15.6 square miles in Ansonia, New Haven County, Connecticut. The area is home to 19,237 residents, producing a population density of 1,237 people per square mile, and falls within the New York time zone. These USPS and Census boundary values drive every downstream statistic on this page, including the benchmarks that compare 06401 against Connecticut and the nation.

On the economic side, the median household income for ZIP 06401 sits at $86,178 (24% below the Connecticut average), while per-capita income is $47,904. The poverty rate stands at 9.3% and the unemployment rate at 9.0%. On housing, the median home value is $285,800 (34% below the state average) with median rent at $1,476 per month, and 58.3% of occupied units are owner-occupied, a direct signal of whether 06401 behaves more like a homeowner neighborhood or a renter-heavy ZIP.

Education and household profile round out the picture: 22.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, the median age is 40, and the average commute is 27 minutes. We also surface 10 nearby ZIP codes within roughly 10 miles and 6 additional ZIPs sharing New Haven County, so you can benchmark 06401 against its immediate geography rather than a national average alone. Every figure is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, HUD Fair Market Rents, and FHFA Home Price Index data, no estimates, no proprietary scoring. Verify with HUD →

Top industries in ZIP 06401

Top 5 sectors by establishment count

Which industries have the most business establishments in ZIP 06401.

establishments

What this shows Establishment counts come from the Census ZIP Code Business Patterns program, which counts physical business locations rather than employees or revenue.

Source U.S. Census Bureau · ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) As of 2023

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates + ZIP Code Business Patterns + HUD FMR + FHFA HPI ACS demographics, ZBP business establishments, HUD Fair Market Rents, FHFA HPI for ZIP 06401, Ansonia, CT · 2023 Census ACS 5-Year Estimates use a rolling 60-month sample for stable small-geography estimates; ZBP updated annually; HUD FMR + FHFA HPI updated quarterly/annually.

Quick Facts

19,237

Population

15.6

Area (sq mi)

1,237

People / sq mi

New York

Time Zone

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ZIP Type

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Who lives in ZIP 06401?

40.0

Median Age

48.2%

Male

51.8%

Female

20.1%

Foreign-Born

White 54.0%
African American 15.3%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0.0%
Two or More Ethnicities 12.4%
Hispanic or Latino 27.3%

Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity category from the Census Bureau and may overlap with other categories above.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

How much do residents earn?

$86,178

Median Household Income

-24% vs state

$47,904

Per Capita Income

9.3%

Poverty Rate

9.0%

Unemployment Rate

26.9 min

Mean Commute Time

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What is the education profile here?

High School Graduate or Higher 60.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

What does housing look like?

7,978

Total Housing Units

7,258

Occupied Units

720

Vacant Units

2.66

Avg Household Size

Occupancy Type

Owner 58.3%
Renter 41.7%

$285,800

Median Home Value

-34% vs state

$1,476

Median Rent

1954

Median Year Built

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023)

FHFA House Price Index, annual appreciation data based on repeat sales and appraisals

+9.8%

YoY Change (2024)

235

HPI Index (2000 = 100)

+135%

Total Change Since 2000

Home values in ZIP 06401 have increased 9.8% over the past year (2024). Since 2000, this ZIP has seen +135% cumulative appreciation.

Year Annual Change HPI Index
2020 +0.5% 146
2021 +15.8% 169
2022 +12.5% 190
2023 +12.2% 214
2024 +9.8% 235

Source: Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) House Price Index, All-Transactions, Five-Digit ZIP Codes (Developmental Index). Index base = 100 in year 2000. Data through 2024. ZIP codes with few transactions may show missing values.

What businesses operate in this ZIP?

Census Bureau data shows 272 business establishments in ZIP 06401, employing approximately 2,881 people with a combined annual payroll of $149,130,000.

272

Businesses

2,881

Employees

$149.1M

Annual Payroll

13

Industry Sectors

Industry Establishments % of Total
Retail trade 48 17.6%
Other services (except public administration) 44 16.2%
Accommodation and food services 38 14.0%
Health care and social assistance 36 13.2%
Construction 23 8.5%
Manufacturing 17 6.3%
Professional, scientific, and technical services 16 5.9%
Finance and insurance 10 3.7%
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services 10 3.7%
Wholesale trade 8 2.9%
Transportation and warehousing 8 2.9%
Real estate and rental and leasing 5 1.8%
Educational services 4 1.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP), 2023. Employment figures may include noise for disclosure avoidance.

Nearby ZIP Codes

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ZIP Code City Population Distance
06418 Derby, CT 12,914 1.4 mi
06483 Seymour, CT 16,540 2.7 mi
06525 Woodbridge, CT 8,990 3.2 mi
06477 Orange, CT 13,956 4.8 mi
06403 Beacon Falls, CT 6,033 6.6 mi
06484 Shelton, CT 39,559 4.5 mi
06461 Milford, CT 14,552 7.2 mi
06515 New Haven, CT 17,141 5.3 mi
06460 Milford, CT 38,207 9.0 mi
06478 Oxford, CT 12,683 6.9 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What county is ZIP code 06401 in?
ZIP code 06401 (Ansonia) is located in New Haven County, Connecticut. New Haven County contains multiple ZIP codes, see the full list at /counties/new-haven-ct.
What is the population of ZIP code 06401?
ZIP code 06401 in Ansonia, CT has a population of 19,237 according to the Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.
What is the median household income in ZIP 06401?
The median household income in ZIP 06401 is $86,178, which is 13% above the national average of $76,288.
What is the average home value in ZIP 06401?
The median home value in ZIP 06401 is $285,800, which is 3% above the national average of $278,155.
What is the demographic makeup of ZIP 06401?
The largest racial group in ZIP 06401 is White at 54.0%. Hispanic or Latino residents make up 27.3% of the population.
How many businesses are in ZIP code 06401?
ZIP code 06401 has 272 business establishments employing approximately 2,881 people, according to Census Bureau ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023 data.
What are the main industries in ZIP code 06401?
The top industries by establishment count in ZIP 06401 are: Retail trade (48), Other services (except public administration) (44), Accommodation and food services (38). There are 13 industry sectors represented in total.
How have home values changed in ZIP code 06401?
According to the FHFA House Price Index, home values in ZIP 06401 increased by 9.8% in 2024. Since 2000, home values in this ZIP have appreciated by approximately 135%. This is a developmental index based on repeat sales and appraisal data from Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
What is the education level in ZIP code 06401?
In ZIP code 06401, 60.5% of residents aged 25+ have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher. These figures come from the Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023).
What is the average commute time in ZIP 06401?
The mean commute time for workers in ZIP code 06401 is 26.9 minutes according to Census ACS data. The national average is roughly 26 minutes, so commuters here spend more time traveling to work than typical.
What percentage of residents own vs. rent in ZIP 06401?
In ZIP code 06401, approximately 58.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied and 41.7% are renter-occupied, based on Census ACS 2023 data.
What is the poverty rate in ZIP code 06401?
The poverty rate in ZIP code 06401 is 9.3% according to Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. This measures the percentage of the population living below the federal poverty threshold.

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Official Data Resources for Ansonia, CT

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates (2023). Business data: Source: Census ZIP Code Business Patterns (ZBP) 2023. Home value trends: Source: FHFA House Price Index (HPI), Five-Digit ZIP Codes.

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